Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גִּלֹה”
Understanding Gilôh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or (fully) גִּילֹה Gîylôh (ghee-lo'); from גָּלָה; open Giloh. - § Giloh = "exile" - Giloh, a place in Palestine 1) a ci...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גִּלֹה
Phoneticghee-lo'
TransliterationGilôh
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or (fully) גִּילֹה Gîylôh (ghee-lo'); from גָּלָה; open Giloh. - § Giloh = "exile" - Giloh, a place in Palestine 1) a city in the mountains of Judah, home town of Ahithophel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:51 | “And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:” Word: גִּלֹה (Gilôh) | |
| 2 Samuel 15:12 | “And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.” Word: גִּלֹה (Gilôh) |